Commissioner's Court May 28, 2026

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The Commissioner's Court held a special called meeting on May 28, 2026, to hire Jamie Flynn as the new elections administrator and set her compensation. Flynn, who is relocating from Florida with her family, was offered an annual salary of $78,000, exceeding her requested amount by $3,000, with a start date of June 15, 2026. A registered speaker raised a procedural question regarding whether the salary discussion should have occurred in executive session under state government code. The court also recognized outgoing elections administrator Stephanie Cooper for her service and assistance with the transition.

• Special called meeting and elections administrator hiringThe court convened a special called meeting to hire and set salary for a new elections administrator, skipping standard procedures due to time urgency.
• Jamie Flynn introduction and backgroundJamie Flynn, relocating from Florida, was introduced as the newly appointed elections administrator with extensive government and leadership experience.
• Relocation and family plansFlynn confirmed the family is in transition, currently staying with relatives in Mineral Wells, and actively searching for property in Hood County area.
• Salary offer and termsThe court offered Flynn $78,000 per year, which exceeded her requested salary of $75,000 by $3,000.
• Public comment on executive session proceduresTina Brown, a registered speaker, raised a procedural question regarding whether salary discussion should have been held in executive session under government code.
• Motion, second, and voteThe court passed a motion to set Flynn's annual salary at $78,000, with start date of June 15, 2026.
• Recognition of outgoing administratorThe court recognized Stephanie Cooper's service as elections administrator and thanked her for work preparing the office and assisting with the hiring process.